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I cannot really think of a reason why a FLOTUS would make an appearance like this.

Interestingly, the film industry is benefited by many millions (total into the low billions) of tax credits for film-making. Some come from states or cities. While filming brings some business to the filming locations, it is all "temporary" jobs and business, with very little longer-term impact.

I'll not speculate on what "Silver Bullet Productions", The "Lone Ranger" brought to NM. Yes, they recieved tax credits from the state. I don't know the figures. For our business however they added greatly to our bottom line in 2012. They paid cash, and as small business I can only say the film industry is welcome. It is not long term manufacturing jobs, but those were sold off long ago, thank you. JD

Do I hear crickets here tonight??? JD

Last edited by JDogger; 02-25-2013 at 11:16 PM.

One cannot reason someone out of something they were not reasoned into. - Jonathan Swift

I cannot really think of a reason why a FLOTUS would make an appearance like this.

Interestingly, the film industry is benefited by many millions (total into the low billions) of tax credits for film-making. Some come from states or cities. While filming brings some business to the filming locations, it is all "temporary" jobs and business, with very little longer-term impact.

The Irony here is the movie she gave the award for was "Argo" which is about rescuing six hostages in Iran while her husband just let 4 people die in Bengazi (spelled) the people don't miss a trick.